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YD18 GWV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,515 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 115,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 64,606 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge of sidewall down to cords 225/45zr1794y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped all round on inner edge of tread 225/45zr1794y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread 225/45zr1794y (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on the edges of the faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in between the treads . Also Worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm . Also worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on the edges of the faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped and deformed on the inner edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YD18 GWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD18 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD18 GWV registered?

YD18 GWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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